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- Applying Burden of Disease Methods in Developing Countries: A Case Study From Pakistan. Hyder, Adnan A.; Morrow, Richard H. // American Journal of Public Health;Aug2000, Vol. 90 Issue 8, p1235
Objectives. Disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) and healthy life-year (HeaLY) are composite indicators of disease burden that combine mortality and morbidity into a single measurement. This study examined the application of these methods in a developing country to assess the loss of healthy...
- Switching incentives to ensure good health wins. Cook, John // New Zealand Doctor;6/10/2015, p16
The author reflects on the development of health care system in a developing country.
- A strategy against poverty. Hassouna, W.A. // World Health;Nov/Dec94, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p6
Discusses several aspects of health care in developing countries. The factors that influence accessibility to health care; The cost factor; Promoting free or low-cost access to health care; nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and the private sector; Immunization; Nutritional status; More.
- Marketing healthcare in Third World countries. Coleman, Linda Jane; Wood, Michael P. // International Journal of Medical Marketing;Apr2003, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p101
This paper examines the imbalance of need and expense of healthcare throughout the world, specifically situations, challenges, and opportunities in Third World countries. The various diseases, countries, companies and creative solutions are discussed. Also reviewed are various influences,...
- The future of health care. Bryant, John H. // World Health;Sep/Oct94, Vol. 47 Issue 5, p3
Editorial. Asserts that seven major streams of change are evident in the future of health care. Democratization; Equity; Ethics; Science and technology; Health care reform; Discussion of the role of hospitals; Health care personnel.
- Report Shows People at Risk for Poor Health Care across United States. // hfm (Healthcare Financial Management);Jun2004, Vol. 58 Issue 6, p21
Reports that a study by RAND Health on poor health care across the United States is published in the May 4, 2004 issue of "Health Affairs". Use of community quality index; Study of delivery of care in 12 metropolitan areas, including Boston, Massachusetts and Lansing, Michigan.
- DATA TRENDS. // hfm (Healthcare Financial Management);Aug2009, Vol. 63 Issue 8, p100
The article reports on the impact of the economic downturn on insurance coverage and access to health care in the U.S. It mentions that it caused the difficulties to low income households to pay their health care compared to high-income households. It states that it attributed the sharp...
- VHA Health Foundation Poll: Hospital Community Benefits Increasing. // hfm (Healthcare Financial Management);Jun2004, Vol. 58 Issue 6, p22
Reports on discussions on indigent care at the National Community Benefit Conference in Miami, Florida in 2004. Percent of hospitals that will increase their hospital community benefits; Percent of hospitals concerned about limited financial resources.
- Chapter XIII: Some Implications. // American Journal of Public Health;Oct1972 Supplement, Vol. 62, p46
The author reflects on the public health study conducted to adolescents living in Harlem, New York. He claimed that the study was designed to be a contribution to the improvement of health care for adolescents. He also asserted that one implication of such study has something to do with the...
